Jhaphal - Lormi, Mungeli

Jhaphal is a village situated in the Lormi tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Lormi and around 70 km from Bilaspur. Jhaphal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaphal is 437836. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.69 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jhaphal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lormi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhaphal

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaphal village had a total population of 3,640 people, including 1,849 males and 1,791 females, living in 915 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.08%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 58.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhaphal

Jhaphal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhaphal

Jhaphal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Jhaphal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Jhaphal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhaphal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhaphal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhaphal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhaphal village are given below:

FAQs about Jhaphal